Readout of the President’s Meeting With Business Leaders on Commonsense Immigration Reform
This afternoon, the President met with business leaders to discuss the importance of commonsense immigration reform. In the meeting, the President reiterated his belief that any bill must strengthen border…
Remarks by the President at Meeting with the President’s Export Council
THE PRESIDENT: I want to get back to the official business at hand. But I did want to stop by. First of all, I just want to say thanks to…
Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty Sultan of Brunei Darussalam After a Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome my good friend, His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. The Sultan and I had the opportunity to get to know…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the House Republican Budget
The President believes that there is an opportunity for Democrats and Republicans to come together around a balanced plan to grow the economy and shrink the deficit by investing to…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
On March 15, 1995, the President issued Executive Order 12957, which declared a national emergency with respect to Iran and, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Henry Claypool – Member, Commission on Long-Term Care • Julian…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny of Ireland to the White House on Tuesday, March 19. The United States and Ireland share a strong bilateral partnership, enduring…
Remarks By Tom Donilon, National Security Advisory to the President: “The United States and the Asia-Pacific in 2013”
Thank you, Henrietta, for that kind introduction and for your service, both in government and here at the Asia Society. And thank you, Suzanne, for bringing us together today. I…
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On April 11, President Barack Obama will award Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Chaplain Kapaun will receive the Medal of Honor…
Obama promises he will prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, experts believe otherwise
Obama has promised that he will not allow Iran from getting a nuclear weapon but some experts believe that the progress that they have made will make it too late…